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Fractal · 9 hours ago

Lead Architect – Google Cloud & Data Platforms

Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies, focused on enhancing decision-making through technology. They are seeking a senior Lead Architect to establish a foundational Google Cloud architecture that supports enterprise-scale data and AI capabilities for their energy/utility client.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBusiness IntelligenceConsulting
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Responsibilities

Design and implement the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) foundational architecture, with a primary focus on BigQuery
Define reference architectures, data patterns, and best practices for scalable, secure, and governed data platforms
Establish ingestion, transformation, and analytics patterns aligned to enterprise data needs
Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and enterprise IT standards
Architect and support agentic and generative AI capabilities using Vertex AI
Define integration patterns between AI services and data platforms
Enable experimentation and production-grade AI workflows
Act as the primary technical authority for Google Cloud
Engage senior business and technology stakeholders
Provide architectural guidance and mentorship
Establish architectural standards and documentation
Support early delivery while enabling long-term platform sustainability

Qualification

Google Cloud PlatformBigQueryVertex AIData governanceEnterprise architectureStakeholder managementExecutive communicationLeadership

Required

10+ years of experience in cloud and data architecture
Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery
Hands-on experience with Vertex AI or AI/ML platforms
Strong understanding of data governance and enterprise architecture
Experience leading greenfield or foundational initiatives
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Experience in utilities or regulated industries
Enterprise cloud modernization experience
Familiarity with agentic AI patterns
Onsite client-facing experience

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans
Company 401(k) Plan
11 paid holidays
12 weeks of Parental Leave
Free time PTO policy

Company

Fractal is an AI firm with the aspiration to power every human decision in theenterprise.

H1B Sponsorship

Fractal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (64)
2024 (51)
2023 (55)
2022 (77)
2021 (51)
2020 (49)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$862.67M
Key Investors
Srikanth VelamakanniTPG Capital AsiaApax Partners
2025-07-15Secondary Market· $172M
2025-07-12Undisclosed· $5.67M
2022-01-05Private Equity· $360M

Leadership Team

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Pranay Agrawal
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Srikanth Velamakanni
Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive & Executive Vice-Chairman
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